Nothing says luxury quite like a high-end walk-in closet. From gleaming wood surfaces to glittering chandelier lighting, high-end walk-in closets offer a luxury experience that many people can only dream about.
Designing your own luxury walk-in closet is a rewarding experience made even better when you're working with an experienced contractor that can customize your closet to your unique needs. In this article, we'll talk about walk-in closet features that you'll find in high-end Connecticut homes. If you're starting the process of designing your luxury walk-in closet, this guide can help you from start to finish.
Favorite Luxury Walk-In Closet Features
Custom-Made Cabinets
Your luxury closet needs a few walls of custom-made cabinets to hold your many items, from shoes to sweaters. Storage variety, including shelves, drawers, space for hanging clothes, and more, are the key to ensuring that your cabinets will hold all your goods.
Hire a contractor with experience building custom cabinetry to create a completely unique storage space for your home. Don't forget to include a custom vanity with mirror, seating area, lighting, and countertop space.
Lights
Incorporate a combination of natural lighting, task lighting and chandelier lighting into your walk-in closet to ensure good visibility as you choose clothes, jewelry, and shoes for the day. Don't be afraid to choose interesting or lavish light fixtures to add a touch of sophistication to your space.
Seating Area
Make your space inviting with a comfortable seating area and a plush ottoman to match. As you design your closet with a design-build contractor, designate space for your seating area either by building a nook or setting aside space in the middle of the closet. Work with your contractor to ensure warm, ambient lighting in this area for maximum comfort and visibility.
Mirrors
Build mirrors into your space. Do you need a full view of yourself from front and back? If so, install a three-panel wardrobe mirror in a convenient location. Include a mirror over the vanity as well to make it easier to put on make-up, do your hair, and similar activities.
Island
Cabinet islands aren't just for the kitchen. Install a cabinet island in your closet to maximize your storage space and fit as much into your luxury closet as possible. Match your custom island to the cabinets on the walls to ensure a coordinated and attractive indoor space.
How to Design Your Luxury Walk-In Closet
Designing your luxury walk-in closet starts with knowing your goals, exploring various design ideas, and choosing a contractor that can bring your project to successful completion.
Know Your Needs
Take stock of your belongings. Make a list of everything to include in your closet, noticing which types of clothes are most common and what type of storage space is most important.
Maybe your shoe collection is huge, or your closet is full of suits. Notice which items will need the most dedicated space, to ensure that your closet space will have the right proportion of shelves and cabinets and shoe-cubbies.
Explore Ideas
There are many examples of beautiful luxury closets in online spaces. Make a Pinterest page or picture board of the styles and closet features that you like best. This will help you describe the closet space you're envisioning when you're talking to contractors.
Choose the Space
Where will the closet be located? Do you plan to build an addition or convert an existing bedroom into a closet? Know where your closet will be located when you invite a contractor to your home to discuss your upcoming project.
Hire a Design-Build Contractor With the Right Experience
The simplest way to create a design for your luxury walk-in closet is to work with an experienced design-build contractor. A design-build contractor is a construction business that can provide design services in-house, for a streamlined, efficient renovation process.
It's also important to choose a contractor with experienced carpenters on staff to ensure that your custom cabinets are of the highest quality. To gauge a contractor's experience, ask to see pictures of cabinetry and millwork from previous projects. Look at their online portfolio.
Finding the Right Contractor
Finding the right Connecticut contractor is a process. You can learn more about hiring a Connecticut contractor by downloading our guide to hiring a residential contractor. Below, we've outlined the process of finding a contractor in New Haven and the surrounding area.
- Vet several contractors before choosing the right one for you. Vetting multiple contractors gives you an opportunity to compare and contrast contractor businesses. Consider their communication style, portfolio, and experience with building custom cabinets as you look for a contractor for your job.
- Be ready to discuss your goals. Have a vision for your project before meeting with contractors. Know your priorities, budget, and must-have features before starting the conversation with a contractor.
- Check references. Hire a contractor that has made other clients happy with similar projects. Check references, even if the contractor seems capable and confident in their ability to do the work.
Ready to Build a Luxury Closet? Get Started
You've got the clothes, now you need the closet. Building a luxury walk-in closet can help you stay organized and makes choosing what to wear that much more fun. Find a contractor that can help.
Download our free guide, or contact the professionals at Litchfield Builders. We've helped many Connecticut homeowners create the ultimate high-end closet space.
